A new centre to provide work-based learning is already bringing results for youngsters.

At the official opening of the North Tyneside Skills and Enterprise Centre, in Wallsend, students of Norham Community Technology College, North Shields, were presented with their BTEC GCSE diplomas in construction by Education and Skills Minister Lord Andrew Adonis.

The six students, all aged 16, also received awards from Mitie Construction group who sponsor the course.